PUBLIC HEARING: EMERGENCY SHELTER MORATORIUM EXTENSION
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Council Initiative: Preserve and enhance neighborhoods, address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 3342 that will, if adopted, extend by six months a moratorium on the siting of emergency shelters within the City. This is the third extension of a moratorium that was first put in place by the adoption Ordinance No. 3302 in October 2015. Per RCW 35A.63.220, the City Council needs to hold a public hearing within sixty days of the adoption of the ordinance extending the moratorium. As part of the extension process findings of fact also need to be adopted. Resolution No. 2212 contains findings in support of the retention of the moratorium on the siting of emergency shelters.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hold public hearing
STAFF CONTACT:
Jim McNamara, City Attorney
Steve Langdon, Planning Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 3343 AMENDING THE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ADDRESSED:
Preserve and enhance neighborhoods
Address quality of place issues
Provide sustainable water quality and environmental infrastructure
CITY ATTORNEY: Required
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In 2012, City Council approved the Tree Board’s (a.k.a. the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s) recommendation to suspend chemical applications to control aphids in city birch trees and to pursue a birch tree removal and replacement plan. At the time of this recommendation there were 924 birch trees within the city limits and it would take 10 years or more if the city were to eliminate the birch monoculture that exists along city streets. The recommendation from the department was to reduce the number of birch trees to reach a “tolerable” level of infestation complaints rather than removing all of the trees without an evaluation period. The recommendation included focusing on areas that historically have had the greatest numbers of aphid complaints.
In 2013, City Council approved Ordinance

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Based upon the authentication and certification of claims and demands against the city, prepared and signed by the City’s auditing officer, and in full reliance thereon, it is moved and seconded as shown in the minutes of this meeting that the following vouchers/warrants are approved for payment:
SECOND HALF MARCH 2017 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,497,343.27
FIRST HALF MARCH 2017 PAYROLL:
$2,087.34, checks no. 206868-206871
$684,300.30, direct deposits
$454,398.13, wire transfers
$1,140,785.77 Total
STAFF CONTACT:
Kaylee Cody, City Clerk
John Baldwin, Fiscal Analyst
Jackie Rodgers, Human Resources Specialist

PROJECT COMPLETION - 2016 WATER LINE REPLACEMENT
COUNCIL INITIATIVES ADDRESSED:
Provide sustainable water quality & environmental infrastructure
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The 2016 Water Line Replacement project has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications under Contract No. 16-0198-W entered into between the City of Longview and Advanced Excavating Specialists LLC. The City Council must accept the project as complete before final contract closeout can be accomplished.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept as complete the 2016 Water Line Replacement project.
STAFF CONTACT:
Sam Barham, Project Engineer

RESOLUTION NO. 2211 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LONGVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #122 FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2211 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LONGVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #122 FOR PURCHASE OF FUEL.
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Continue effective financial management.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City owns and operates Mint Valley Golf, a public golf course that utilizes fuel-operated, turf equipment. However, the fuel island at the Mint Valley Gold fueling station is no longer in service. Currently the Longview School District #122 (the District) allows the Longview Fire Department to purchase fuel at its fueling station, and is willing to allow Mint Valley Golf to do the same. Chapters 39.34 and 39.33 of the revised Code of Washington authorizes local governments and school districts to enter into agreements for the purpose of providing services and facilities to meet the various needs of each party. Purchase of fuel from the District will result in a significant cost savings to the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize the City Manag